Guerlain 2017 EDP

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Lui

by Thierry Wasser , Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain Lui is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. Lui opens with Clove and Pear, settles into a heart of Carnation and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Smoke, Woody Notes, Musk, and Leather. Guerlain's Lui carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Divisive, yet compelling. Lui is a smoky-sweet vanilla with a pronounced clove kick, evoking a vintage, almost root beer vibe. Some adore its refined warmth, others find it flat or too fleeting. A true love-it-or-hate-it Guerlain.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Lui Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clove59%
Pear41%
Heartas listed
Benzoin55%
Carnation45%
Baseas listed
Vanilla25%
Smoke24%
Leather19%
Woody Notes19%
Musk13%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and soft, warm character make Lui suitable for intimate settings like dates and elegant evenings. While some find it too subtle for all-day wear, its sophisticated profile fits formal events; it's too rich and spicy for casual or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Lui opens with a fleeting pear, quickly giving way to a prominent, spicy clove and powdery carnation. This floral-spice heart mellows into a balsamic embrace of warm, creamy vanilla and benzoin, underscored by rich woody notes, soft leather, and an elusive hint of smoke. It's a complex, smooth composition.

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